A house party that La Cañada Flintridge leaders suspected would be held Saturday at a Gould Avenue residence, where an earlier bash attracted hundreds of revelers and prompted a response by sheriff’s deputies, has been canceled and refunds issued, an official said on Tuesday at a City Council meeting.. Continue reading “House Party Canceled, but Authorities Will Keep Watch”
LCF Council Maintains Some Speed Limits, Lowers Others
The La Cañada Flintridge City Council voted on Tuesday night to keep nine segments of local streets at their existing speed limits, instead of increasing them as recommended by staff members, in the first reading of an ordinance to update citywide speed limits. Continue reading “LCF Council Maintains Some Speed Limits, Lowers Others”
Big Dig Discussion Takes Over City Council Meeting
Trucks are expected to begin removing sediment this Monday, May 13, in connection with the controversial Devil’s Gate Dam project.
Several residents this week asked the La Cañada Flintridge City Council for help regarding a number of issues involving the Devil’s Gate Dam sediment removal project, in which trucks are set to roll this Monday, May 13.
A key question raised at the council’s meeting on Tuesday night was answered in short order. It was announced toward the end of the session that Public Works Director Patrick DeChellis would be the city’s contact person for the Los Angeles County project. Continue reading “Big Dig Discussion Takes Over City Council Meeting”
City to Explore Sales Tax Boost Worth $2.5 Million
La Cañada Flintridge officials decided to appropriate $30,000 for a consultant to consider placing on the ballot a local sales tax measure that could raise approximately $2.5 million each year for the city.
The council voted 5-0 to engage “research survey consultant services” at a joint special meeting on budget matters Tuesday at City Hall.
Councilman Michael Davitt said an ad hoc committee on which he serves with Councilwoman Terry Walker believes the community should have an opportunity to provide more input.
“The revenue was so significant,” Davitt said. “The money stays here. To me, that’s the driver.” Continue reading “City to Explore Sales Tax Boost Worth $2.5 Million”
New Mayor Pieroni Touts Public Safety at Meeting
At a La Cañada Flintridge City Council meeting this week, Terry Walker stepped down as mayor and Leonard Pieroni assumed the office. Walker continues as a councilwoman.
Leonard Pieroni pointed to public safety as his top priority after being selected as mayor of La Cañada Flintridge in a reorganization of the City Council this week.
“We experienced an uptick in burglaries in the past year,” Pieroni said at the council’s meeting on Tuesday. “I think it’s imperative that we continue the close working relationship with our local sheriff and the [Crescenta Valley] station and maintain open communications with them so they can catch the bad guys and keep our community safe. I know they’re working on that a lot more than you probably see out in the streets.”
Pieroni took the reins from outgoing Mayor Terry Walker at the meeting.
Councilman Greg Brown, who was out of the country, was chosen mayor pro tem by his colleagues. Continue reading “New Mayor Pieroni Touts Public Safety at Meeting”
Staff Updates City Council on Sound Walls, Bikeway Progress
Updates on 210 Freeway sound walls, residential projects and film permits were among highlights of the La Cañada Flintridge City Council’s meeting this week, as were details about a new municipal website. Continue reading “Staff Updates City Council on Sound Walls, Bikeway Progress”
Appeals to Protect Oak Fail but Revive Preservation Discussion
A city-protected coast live oak tree located at 650 Georgian Road was approved for removal in early November but two appeals were filed. The appeals were denied at a Planning Commission hearing on Thursday, Feb. 14.
Two appeals to stop the removal of a large tree at 650 Georgian Road were denied at a recent La Cañada Flintridge Planning Commission meeting that included a larger discussion about what can be done in the future to save city-protected coast live oaks.
Planning Commission Chair Rick Gunter said after the 4-0 vote last Thursday that those who want to appeal the decision further had 15 days in which to bring the matter before the City Council. Commissioner Mike Hazen was absent. Continue reading “Appeals to Protect Oak Fail but Revive Preservation Discussion”
City Council Revises Its Plans for 210 Sound Walls
During its meeting Thursday night, the La Cañada Flintridge City Council revised its list of proposed 210 Freeway sound walls from four segments to three after the municipal staff discovered the original number exceeded the city’s financial allocation by more than $1 million. Continue reading “City Council Revises Its Plans for 210 Sound Walls”
City to Refine Proposal Aimed at Reining In Solicitors
The La Cañada Flintridge City Council decided Tuesday it needs further scrutiny of a possible ordinance to curtail hours for door-to-door solicitations, but gave approval to an ordinance requiring sidewalk vendors to obtain business licenses. Continue reading “City to Refine Proposal Aimed at Reining In Solicitors”
City Council Takes Steps to License Sidewalk Vendors
The La Cañada Flintridge City Council has introduced an ordinance to require a permit and business license for sidewalk vendors, among other requirements, and also separately mulled the revenue implications of a program in which LCF can grant tax breaks to owners of historic properties to help them pay for upkeep. Continue reading “City Council Takes Steps to License Sidewalk Vendors”